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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

UTC time: 2026-03-02 11:41:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 11:41:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
25.43000, 125.01000
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 420 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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